Chairside Dental Assistant: Radiography & Patient Care

Indian Health Service; Suffolk (VA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental procedures, maintain sterile technique, and help deliver high‑quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will assist with restorative and surgical procedures, manage radiographs, and educate patients on oral health and post‑treatment care.

The role emphasizes clinic support, charting, and workflow for efficient patient care in a federally funded health system, with standards and expectations aligned

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting and radiographic procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterilization.
• Ability to educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

Responsabilités

• Assist the dentist in restorative and surgical procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterilize instruments.
• Expose and process dental radiographs per safety protocols.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and aftercare.
• Support clinic operations, maintain supplies, and manage patient records.

Description du poste

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental procedures, maintain sterile technique, and help deliver high‑quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will assist with restorative and surgical procedures, manage radiographs, and educate patients on oral health and post‑treatment care.

The role emphasizes clinic support, charting, and workflow for efficient patient care in a federally funded health system, with standards and expectations aligned